Setapa Dance
Setapa is a celebratory dance
Cultural Heritage Festivities
Setapa Dance Cultural Festivals are held in an effort to promote the understanding and appreciation of cultural heritage, while at the same time creating a leisurely experience for locals and internationals. The festivities usually continue into the night, dancing around a big fire the whole night.
Setapa is a celebratory dance that originates from the Bangwaketse of South-East Botswana. The dance marked the community ceremonies such as good harvest, welcoming returning hunters or warriors. The dancers, in pairs performed in the middle of a circular formation of singers and clappers. Like most traditional dances, a small metal whistle is used to spice the performance. In the Chobe, the dance is performed by troupe based in Kasane in lodges to entertain guests.